Industry Commendations
range restaurant has been the recipient of numerous awards from industry associations, The Age Good Food Guide being just one of them:
2007 - 1 Chef's Hat
2008 - 2 Chef's Hats
2008 - Country Restaurant of the Year
2009 - 2 Chef's Hats
2010 - 14/20
2011 - 14.5/20
2012 - 14.5/20
The Age Good Food Guide 2012
The consistency and style of range restaurant's food, decor, and staff has resulted in another rating of 14.5/20 by The Age Good Food Guide 2012. The following is an extract from the full article which can be viewed here.
"The details distinguish Range. They're in the stylish decor: glam black and chrome tables shimmering under moody, soft lighting bold-red statement glass pieces and fresh flowers. Equally meticulous is the cooking that puts an energetic, modern spin on classical techniques: crisp-skinned snapper paired savvily with pipis, tarragon and kohlrabi perhaps. Harrietville trout stars on a sublime taster featuring caviar-topped rillettes, gravlax and punchy tartare. Lively Thai basil cuts through the richness of a pork belly and just-set scallop entree, while, for main, sweet pumpkin, crisp sage and raosted chestnuts provide texture for addictive pillows of seared gnocchi. Floor staff are polished, discreet and unfailingly cheerful..."
Congratulations to the team!
The Age Good Food Guide 2011
Rating 14.5 out of 20, range received a glowing review in The Age Good Food Guide 2011. Click here to view the full article, or read on for the extract:
Range
258 Great Alpine Road, Myrtleford 5752 2885
Modern European
14.5/20
As mists settle over the Ovens Valley, the soft lighting and twinkling candles at Range take the dining room to a new level of sophistication. Large, well-spaced tables, impressive portraiture, quality white napery and sparkling stemware tick all the right boxes. Slick staff understand their menu, the reverence for local produce and the skill of keeping glasses unobtrusively and appropriately filled. The menu is modern European, simple without being quotidian, exciting without being challenging. A bronzed, savoury hazelnut crust keeps Milawa quail, with well-seasoned polenta, moist. Equally rustic is a slab of wild and farmed rabbit terrine: herb flecked and dense with bunny; sweet white-peach chutney and piquant cornichons balance its richness. Braised kid with forest mushrooms and a rosy lamb loin from nearby Greta, with smoky eggplant and sweet and crunchy baby peas, remind that a well-judged stock-based sauce, a bounty of fresh vegetables and carefully sourced protein still make a lasting impression. Desserts like an old-fashioned clafoutis of quinces, with snowy vanilla-bean semifreddo are enjoyable but could do with an extra push considering the lofty targets Range is hitting.
Open Fri–Sun noon–3pm, Wed–Sun 6:30–10pm
Typical prices E $20 M $34 D $15
Cards AE, MC, V, Eftpos
Wine A proud list of mainly local and Victorian wines with a few Old World options, all at very fair prices
Owners Andrew & Heather Dale
Seats 50, outdoor seating
www.range.net.au
Map page 289 VicRoads 660 C6
Article taken from The Age Good Food Guide 2011 Page 242 Section North-East Victoria.
The History of Range Restaurant
The restaurant Range was incepted in December 2005 by Chef Michael Ryan and at this time business partner Andrew Dale became involved. During the 3 year collaboration the restaurant won many awards and achieved the prestigious Age Good Food Guide Country Restaurant of the year award in 2008.
Michael left the partnership in December 2008 and full credit must go to him for the awards throughout that period.
Following Michael's departure, range went through a revamp with a focus on a more local menu that provided excellent cuisine at a more affordable level. Current Head Chef, Paul Mounsey, has taken on the challenge in achieving a perfect marriage between excellence and affordability.
Opinion differs, is it all about the food? or, the total dining experience? Range has always had a great feel to the restaurant and the surrounds and business now continues on with Andrew and Heather Dale as owners of Range Food Wine Produce.